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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Lamprologus Werneri

Lamprologus werneri Poll, 1959
Max Length
12.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Lamprologus Werneri (Lamprologus werneri), first described by Poll, 1959 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 12.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cichlidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Lamprologus werneri
Authority
Poll, 1959
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
12.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Water Temp
22–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lamprologus Werneri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lamprologus Werneri is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 👄 Mouth Brooder 🛡️ Egg Guarder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 22°C - 25°C ; 4°S - 5°S west as Manianga, in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of Congo (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.9±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
12.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–25°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Poll, 1959

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 23 records indexed .

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